Human Development: Prenatal to Death
Explore human growth across the lifespan, covering cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural aspects of development.
Explore human growth across the lifespan, covering cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural aspects of development.
This comprehensive course examines human development from prenatal stages through death, utilizing a Biopsychosocial framework. Students will explore cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural aspects of development across various life stages. The course emphasizes understanding how physical, psychological, and social factors influence human growth. Participants will learn about research techniques used to study development and practical applications in their intended professions. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify core differences between life stages, explain developmental aspects in relation to life stages, and distinguish factors impacting individual development. The course also covers the influence of various theories on lifespan research and teaches evaluation of current research in the field.
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What you'll learn
Identify core differences between life stages from prenatal through death
Explain cognitive, emotional, and social development in relation to life stages
Distinguish psychological, social, or physical factors impacting individual development
Synthesize how various theories have influenced lifespan research
Apply lifespan development concepts to your profession
Evaluate current research and analytical methods in human development
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive study of human development from prenatal stages through death, using a Biopsychosocial framework. It explores cognitive, emotional, and socio-cultural aspects of development across various life stages. The curriculum emphasizes understanding how physical, psychological, and social factors influence human growth and development. Students will learn about research techniques used to study development and their practical applications in various professions. The course covers core differences between life stages, developmental aspects in relation to life stages, and factors impacting individual development. It also examines the influence of various theories on lifespan research and teaches evaluation of current research in the field. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply their understanding of lifespan development to their intended professions and critically analyze case studies in the field.
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3 Courses
Clinical Psychologist Bridging Therapy and Education
Dr. David Kays is an adjunct instructor in the Psychology department at Doane University. He holds a PsyD in clinical psychology and is a licensed clinical psychologist in Oregon. Dr. Kays has been teaching psychology courses since 2015, bringing his clinical expertise into the classroom.
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